Rickidiot

Laptop it is then

For some reason I thought this would have been a lot easier. A synth to produce the parts onto a sequencer and some sort of simple trigger pad to trigger them live, doesn't sound like that sort of thing exists, I may have to invent it.

Looking at launch pad as we speak, I like the look of that baby that's for sure. So you reckon I'm gonna defo need some sort of laptop then? Thought I might, I would definitely get a synth player to do this live but just can't seem to find anyone, not in Leeds anyway.

I know this is not a simple question but I would really appreciate it if someone could simplify the answer for me. We are a rock band comprising drums, guitar x 2 and bass. We had a keyboard player and have been used to having the flexibility of this. Basically we want a synth part of the band that can be triggered by the guitarist, played live at times but sequenced at other times. Obviously we are aware that we need some sort of tempo clock and headphones for the drummer etc but I have absolutely no idea what equipment we would need, we wish to use arpeggio synth sounds, strings, samples etc etc. Please help.